May 20th @ Philadelphia

[Beckett95]

GAME INFO:

Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2006

First Pitch: 7:05 ET

TV: NESN

Radio: WEEI 850

Starting Pitchers:

 

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PITCHING MATCHUP:

 

BOS: RHP Josh Beckett (5-1, 4.24 ERA)

The Phils' probable lineup is a combined 30-for-143 (.210) off the right-hander.

 

PHI: RHP Brett Myers (2-1, 2.73 ERA)

He has one shutout vs. Boston, but has a 12.27 ERA in his other three starts against the Red Sox.

 

PREVIEW:

 

Despite recent scares, Josh Beckett has no problem with his back and no problem with blisters.

And lately, he's had no problem getting hitters out, either.

 

Beckett will take the mound on Saturday in Philadelphia coming off wins in his last two starts. Over that span, he allowed five runs in 14 innings, striking out 13 and not walking a batter.

 

In his last start -- an 11-1 win in Baltimore -- the right-hander made his manager a little nervous when he tweaked his back while throwing his warmup tosses before the sixth inning.

 

But Terry Francona said on Friday that his Saturday starter is going to be fine.

 

"He was fine then," Francona said. "Again, a lot of that is us overreacting. He just slipped. He had a bunch of mud in his spikes."

 

Because of his time with the Marlins in the National League East, Beckett is very familiar with facing the Phillies.

 

He is 6-3 lifetime with a 3.79 ERA in 16 starts against Philadelphia.

 

Beckett will be opposed by Brett Myers, whose 2-1 record is a bit misleading. Myers has been the Phillies' best starter this season with a 2.73 ERA. He has no-decisions in his last three starts, but the Phillies have won all three of those games.

 

"I met him the day he signed," said Terry Francona, who was managing the Phils when they drafted Myers. "He's come a long way. He's got good stuff. Our guy [beckett] is pretty good, too."

[ORS]

Psychedelic Mojo Cont'd....

 

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[yeszir]

Beckett has a homerun under his belt from last season and has a cumulative average of .139. Maybe we should bat him ahead of gonzo?

[riverside sluggers]

Brett Myers (4 games vs. Boston, 1-1 record with a 7.61 ERA---Career at Citizens Bank Park in 37 games, 14-11 record with a 4.59 ERA)

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Walk, K

Mark Loretta, 2 for 12 (.167 avg) Walk, K, SB

David Ortiz, 4 for 7 (.571 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 4 Walks, K

Manny Ramirez, 3 for 10 (.300 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 7 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

Trot Nixon, 4 for 12 (.333 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

Jason Varitek, 1 for 9 (.111 avg) Walk, 2 Ks

Wily Mo Pena, 0 for 3, K

Alex Gonzalez, 6 for 17 (.353 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 Walks, 3 Ks, SB

Josh Beckett, 0 for 4, 2 Ks

///

Alex Cora, 2 for 12 (.167 avg) 4 Walks, 3 Ks

Mike Lowell, 4 for 24 (.167 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 7 Ks

J.T. Snow, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, K

 

Josh Beckett (16 games vs. Philadelphia, 6-3 record with a 3.79 ERA---Career at Citizens Bank Park in 2 games, 1-1 record with a 6.30 ERA)

Jimmy Rollins, 9 for 37 (.243 avg) 4 Doubles, HR, 6 RBIs, 4 Walks, 4 Ks

Chase Utley, 4 for 16 (.250 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Bobby Abreu, 5 for 28 (.179 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 12 Walks, 13 Ks, SB

Ryan Howard, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, K

Pat Burrell, 5 for 29 (.172 avg) RBI, 5 Walks, 9 Ks

Shane Victorino --

David Bell, 5 for 26 (.192 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, Walk, 5 Ks

Carlos Ruiz --

Brett Myers, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) 2 Ks

///

David Dellucci, 0 for 3, K

Abraham Nunez, 0 for 3, Walk, K

[YazYaz04]

I really think ortiz/manny need a big game.

 

this is the breakout time...

[riverside sluggers]

I really think ortiz/manny need a big game.

 

this is the breakout time...

 

eh more Manny that needs a breakout game. Despite the .268 avg, Ortiz has a commanding 14 HRs and 37 RBIs

[mtbykr]

Beckett has a homerun under his belt from last season and has a cumulative average of .139. Maybe we should bat him ahead of gonzo?

 

Wow, imagine gonzo's mindset if he was batting after beckett!

[Cocos Disciples]

yeah thats not happening.

[yeszir]

Damn, I was being serious too. :dance:

[jsinger121]

Don't we have a pitcher of Beckett in a Red Sox hat?

[CrespoBlows]

Anyone else see that Dunkin' Donuts commerical? Terrible. I'll now buy my donuts from Krispy Kreme. Provided that one actually exists.

[Cocos Disciples]

Which one?

[Youk Of The Nation]

I CAN LOG ON TO TALKSOX AGAIN!

 

 

Also Alex sucks.

[Sox fan in Tex]

CrespoBlows, the commercials get damn annoying, but Double D's is amazing. I just wish I had one here in San Angelo.

[riverside sluggers]

42 pitches through 4 innings for Myers, way to be patient there Sox <_>

[ORS]

42 pitches through 4 innings for Myers, way to be patient there Sox <_>

In their defense, he's pounding the strikezone. The only batter that looked like he had a chance to walk was Manny on a borderline 3-1. The ump gave Myers the call and he hit the same spot with the next pitch to get the swinging K.

[Teddyballgame10]

Haha did anyone see that beckette is a nut job and i love him

[Cocos Disciples]

Yeah, "He's so intense on the mound."

[Teddyballgame10]

whats gonzos ba?

[Rdsxmbnt]

omg that was a terrible throw lol, not even close to 1B

[Sox fan in Tex]

"Rollins was too cool for school on that one" -- WEEI

[Youk Of The Nation]

whats gonzos ba?

 

 

.198

 

Clement is batting .500

 

 

hmm...

[Youk Of The Nation]

God damn interleague, now we have Beckett up.

[Rdsxmbnt]

Beckett!

[Rdsxmbnt]

God damn interleague, now we have Beckett up.

 

[Teddyballgame10]

beckette with a rb!!

[Youk Of The Nation]

Holy f***ing s*** Josh Beckett you bastard.

[ORS]

Hell yeah Josh, do it on your own if you have to.

[Teddyballgame10]

198 is killing me ide take 240 with gold glove but 198is awfull

[Rdsxmbnt]

dumpster fire